Logistics Optimization - Lead Senior/Staff Software Engineer
Leads development of algorithms and simulations for optimizing clinician routing, scheduling, and dispatch in in-home healthcare logistics. Requires 5+ years backend/full-stack experience, proficiency in TypeScript/Python, and background in operations research or quantitative modeling.
175k – 225k/yr
Hybrid5+ YOEBackend Engineering
About the role
Responsibilities
Design and implement algorithms that optimize clinician routing, scheduling, and dispatch at national scale
Build simulations that model demand, capacity, and patient behavior under real-world constraints
Develop predictive models for cancellations, no-shows, and overbooking optimization
Collaborate with product and ops teams to translate complex logistics challenges into scalable software systems
Prototype and productionize forecasting and optimization models in a distributed environment
Own projects end-to-end—from design to implementation and iteration
Requirements
5+ years of software engineering experience with strong backend or full-stack fundamentals
Proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript (preferred) and/or Python
Experience designing or implementing optimization, forecasting, or simulation systems
Background in operations research, applied math, or quantitative modeling
Shipped production systems that balance technical complexity and real-world constraints
Collaborated cross-functionally with product, ops, or data science teams to drive measurable impact
Nice-to-Haves
Experience with global optimization techniques or Monte Carlo simulations
Background in logistics, scheduling, or large-scale routing systems
Prior work in healthcare or other operationally complex, data-heavy environments
Experience in 0→1 environments or scaling early-stage technical systems
Tech Stack
TypeScript / Node.js
Python
GraphQL
AWS (AppSync, DynamoDB, Lambda, CloudFormation)
BigQuery
Elasticsearch / OpenSearch
Looker, Kibana
Forecasting, simulation, and optimization frameworks
Custom route annealing and distributed scheduling models
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary aligned with senior engineering levels
Meaningful pre-IPO equity
Medical, dental, and vision fully covered for you and your dependents
Flexible PTO + 10 paid holidays
401(k) with company match
16-week parental leave (8 weeks for partners)
HSA / FSA contributions
Life, short-term, and long-term disability coverage
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